#Chapter171After Carson took me inside the building, I was immediately engulfed in a hug from Lillian, Carson's daughter. She's stunning... She's got the body of a walking figure model from a magazine. Her hair is jet black, long and curly. Her eyes are a deep brown. She's got a fun energy surrounding her. I could tell we were going to get along."I can't wait to be able to do placement training," Lillian burst as we sat in one of the rooms.We've been sat for the last an hour and a half, listening to a woman talk about the basics of being a midwife. It was intriguing. I wish I had brought a notepad and pen with me. I wanted to remember all of this. She gave us a little quiz to fill in, most of the stuff I knew because of my mom.1"I have a long way to go before I can do that," I chuckled."You can shadow a midwife if the she-wolf allows it. You can watch, gain knowledge and experience first hand while still training." She mentioned, "That's what I'm going to do," She replied."

#Chapter173"What are we going to tell your pack?" I muttered.I was resting my head on his chest as he brushed his hand up and down my back. The feeling was ecstasy. He blocked out everything... All the negative thoughts and the self-loathing. The only thing running through my head was how close we both were."We'll tell them you're my mate and their Luna." He remarked, "but we'll do it when you're ready." He appended as he sighed.I sat up abruptly. "Oh my goddess, Luna? I can't be a Luna." I shrieked.A deep husky chuckle rumbled from his chest, and I nearly combust at the sound. He lifted his brow at me, and his eyes glowed black. I took a deep breath to calm myself."I need to go back to my pack," I sighed. A deep grumble vibrated from his chest, and he clutched my waist. "I need to speak to my family and my Alpha," I clarified.His eyes darkened as he pushed me off of him. I fell back onto the sofa as he hovered over me. "Your Alpha?" He raised his brow, smirking at me.

#Chapter175Lila came running into the office and threw herself at me. I knocked into Leon because I wasn't expecting it. "Are you ok? I saw you hurting, and I was scared." She wailed.I bent down a little. I picked her up as she wrapped her legs around my waist and gazed at me. "I'm ok now." I grinned."Promise?" She begged, her voice small and croaky."Promise," I brushed my nose against hers, and she chuckled.My dad used to do that to Owen and me whenever one of us was hurt or upset. I'm not sure why, but it always used to make me feel better... I think it was more of a mind over matter situation, but it helped, and I'm hoping it does the same for Lila."That tickled," She giggled. I did it again, and she laughed, squirming in my arms."My dad used to do it to me and my brother when we were upset," I explained, "It used to make me feel better... Did it help you?" I asked, raising my brow.She nodded her head and beamed at me. "Will you do it all the time when I'm upset?"

#Chapter177Leon wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me against his chest. "We still have a way to go, so get some sleep." He murmured as he kissed my cheek.I sighed and snuggled into the pillow. "I'm never letting you go. No one will ever hurt you again." He whispered. I sighed contentedly and quickly fell asleep.3"Wake up, Ayla... We're nearly there." Leon shook me gently, placing little kisses on my cheek. I fluttered my eyes open and yawned. "Already? That was the best sleep I've had in ages." I sighed."You slept for eight hours... You obviously needed it," he chuckled. I opened my eyes wide, "eight hours?" I choked."I woke up hours ago," he chuckled."And you've just been sat in here? Waiting for me to wake up?" I asked. He nodded and smiled, "when I said I wasn't letting you, I meant it." He bubbled. "I also wanted to be near you and hold you," he replied. He blushed; a slight pink tint appeared on his cheeks.I grinned, my stomach somersaulting at his words.

#Chapter179"Your parents are so welcoming." He muttered as we were sat on the sofa in my living room."They like you," I whispered as I watched my parents quarrel about the correct layout for the dinner table."Joe, he's an Alpha. He should be at the head of the table." Mom hissed."Let's ask him." Dad groaned, "Alpha Leon... where would you like to sit?" He smirked."Anywhere is fine. Next to Ayla?" He raised his brow as he answered. Mom's eyes twinkled, and she nodded.The front door opened, and Owen walked in awkwardly with Wade behind him. I smiled at them both. "Mom, dad... This is Wade... My mate," Owen proclaimed.Mom's face lit up as she made her way over to them. "I'm so glad you found your mate." She beamed, pulling him in for a hug. She stepped back and grinned at Wade before pulling him into her. Dad embraced Owen patting his back."Welcome to the family, Wade." I chuckled."Thank you, Luna." He smiled radiantly before covering his hand over his mouth.All eyes